SPONSORED CONTENT IS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IJO’s purpose is to help its members to be the best jewelers they can be. IJO Conferences are held two times a year. And though the buying rooms offer some of the world’s most beautiful jewelry from some of the best companies in the business, the conferences are also the place to learn, to share information and to get solutions for common—and not so common—business problems. As an IJO member, you learn from others who have been there before you. Each conference offers a full range of scheduled events and presentations designed to help you learn to be a better jeweler. From one-on-one consulting to jeweler roundtables, IJO jewelers learn from one another. And who wouldn’t want to learn how a fellow member took annual sales from $250,000 to $4 million in a few years’ time. Want to learn more? Click here! THE LATEST STYLES FROM IJO MEMBER VENDORS Samuel B. JCK Booth 13123 The “Ubud” bracelet is artisan crafted in Bali using sterling silver, pave-set black spinel, a handwoven Tulang Naga chain and 18K solid gold accents. MSRP: $399 P (516) 466-1826 W wholesale.samuelb.com Michou JCK Booth 10127 Pendant necklace with sterling silver and 22K gold vermeil setting with garnet, white topaz, rhodolite garnet and mother-of-pearl layered quartz doublet. MSRP: $225 P (530) 525-3320 W michoujewelry.com MIDAS JCK Booth 12089 (Level 2) With four sides for engraving, clients don’t have to choose just one message. The adjustable necklace comes in 14K gold and plated sterling silver in yellow, white, and rose. MSRP: $636 in 14K; $96 in sterling silver Engraving Cost: $15 per side P (201) 244-1150 W midaschain.com